GolfBuddy golf GPS bands

CPSC Recall #16-138 — April 7, 2016

Recall #16-138 Date: April 7, 2016 Remedy: Repair

Product

GolfBuddy golf GPS bands

Description

The band charging ports can produce an electrical charge to exposed skin.

Hazard

The band charging ports can produce an electrical charge to exposed skin, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received two reports of consumers being burned.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled golf wristbands and contact GolfBuddy for instructions on how to update the unit with the latest firmware, also available in the firm’s website.

Units Affected

About 3,000

Sold At

"PGA Tour Superstore, The Golfer’s Warehouse, Worldwide Golf Shops and other authorized golf dealers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com and www.golfbuddyglobal.com from April 2015 through January 2016 for about $250."

Importer

Deca International Corp., dba GolfBuddy, of La Palma, Calif.

Manufactured In

South Korea